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October 2007
Family Fun
Fest
The
Cobb County Family Fun Fest will combine with the annual Cobb County Make-A-Wish
5K to make an event for the whole family on Saturday, October
13.
Registration for the charity 5K begins at 7:00am and the race starts at
8:00am. The course begins and ends at the Marietta Square. Registration
is $15; children 12 and under are $10; groups of 10 or more are $12 each;
and kids under 5 are free (no T-shirt). Registration after October 8 will
be $20. All registered participants will receive a commemorative long
sleeve T-shirt. 'Phantom' runners who want to participate in spirit can
pay $20 and indicate their T-shirt size on the registration form.
Proceeds from the race go to the Make-A-Wish foundation to help grant
the wishes of children in Cobb County who have life-threatening medical
condition. For more information or to register, visit CobbMakeAWish5K.org,
or call (770) 528-2620.
The Family Fun Fest, which runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm, will include live
music, arts and crafts, storytelling, inflatable carnival rides and free
game booths with prizes. Admission is free. Government departments,
including police and fire, will be on hand to give interactive presentations.
Cobb County and the City of Marietta are co-sponsors of the event. Magicians,
balloon artists and face painters will roam Marietta Square throughout
the day.
The Cobb County and Marietta school districts will also partner in the
event and distribute health-related materials. For more information call
(770) 528-8800.
Fall Festival of Fun
The
Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department along with
Cobb County 4-H and the Cobb Safe Kids are hosting the 7th Annual Fall
Festival of Fun on October 31st at Jim R. Miller Park.
The event will begin at 4:00pm and end at 7:00pm. This event will provide
the children of Cobb County a safe alternative to the traditional Trick-or-Treat
in their neighborhood.
The Festival will include an array of entertainment: arts and crafts,
games, inflatable rides, police and fire prevention activities, costume
and coloring contest, a photo booth decorated just for pictures you may
want to take and lots more for the entire families' enjoyment. Parking,
admission, games, candy and contests are free. Kids - don’t forget to
bring a bag large enough to carry all your candy home. There is a small
fee for concessions. For more information please call (770) 528-8875.
Mud Creek Soccer Complex Ribbon Cutting
Cobb's
newest park - the Mud Creek Soccer Complex will have a ribbon cutting
October 17 at 3:00pm. The soccer complex was built
on 26 acres of land located at 5600 Ernest Barrett Parkway between Macland
Road and Powder Springs Road. The complex has 3 full-size and 2
half-size soccer fields, a concession / restroom 
building
with an open breezeway, a playground, a half-mile concrete walking track,
and plenty of parking. The complex is currently utilized by two
youth associations: the Cobb Futbol Club and the YMCA. For information
regarding this new park, contact Jeff Abrams at (770) 528-8896.
'Celebrate the Arts' Fall Festival
The Art Station – Big Shanty and the North Cobb Arts League invite you to our 4th Annual “Celebrate the Arts” Fall Festival. Join us on Saturday, October 20th from 10:00am – 4:00pm and on Sunday, October 21st from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. There will be artist demonstrations, a gallery exhibit, art for sale, make ‘n’ take art projects, food, and live entertainment including Etowah Jazz Society on Sunday from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.
Special Olympics Georgia Fall Games
The Special Olympic State Fall Games competition will be held in Albany, GA October 12-14. Competition will be held in bocce, golf, long distance running and walking, and softball. A total of 120 athletes and 34 coaches will be representing Cobb at the games. There will be 3 traditional softball teams as well as softball skills athletes; 6 traditional 4 player bocce teams and 6 unified 2 player bocce teams; 8 unified 2 player golf teams playing 18 holes as well as golf skills athletes; and 6 long distance walking/running athletes who will compete individually in the 3K and 1 mile events. Cobb wishes our delegation the best as they go for the gold in Albany!!!
Red
Ribbon Week At Ron Anderson Recreation Center
During the month of October the Ron Anderson Recreation Center will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon week is the week of October 20 – October 28. Events and activities will begin at 5:00pm.
Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. Red Ribbon Week serves as a vehicle for communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education and a personal commitment to live drug free lives with the ultimate goal being the creation of drug-free America .
Event Schedule:
- Monday 10/22/07 - Guest Speaker - Lt. Collins (Powder Springs Police Department)
- Tuesday 10/23/07- Poster/Banner Day (Create your own Red Ribbon Poster/Banner)
- Wednesday 10/24/07 – Games not Drugs (Card games - 'Spades' Tournament)
- Thursday 10/25/07 - Community Leadership - DEA Agent Truesdell speaks to youth and Powder Springs Community Task Force Meet & Greet (6:30 – 8:30pm)
- Friday 10/26/07- 5 on 5 Tournament/ Ice Cream Social
October 5 - Nov. 2
Gallery
Opening reception: Friday September 5th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Local potters exhibit pieces fired in a wood fire kiln.
October 6
Theatre
"An Evening with Mark Twain"
presented by Mountain View Arts Alliance. Join us in this "Theatrical performance of the humorous wit and wisdom and popular music of the era." Performance begins at 7:30pm and tickets are $15. For tickets, please visit http://www.theartplace.us/cart
October 12-20
Theatre
"Not Now Darling!"
by Ray Cooney presented by CenterStage North Theatre. Directed by Sarah Mitchell. A madcap British Farce of mistresses and minks by the author of “Funny Money” and “Run for Your Wife”. Set in the exclusive London fur salon of Bodley and Crouch, where Crouch (the well-meaning innocent) struggles to keep things on an even keel despite the energetic philandering of his partner. Tickets are $10. For more info, visit www.centerstagenorth.org or call (770) 516-3330.
October 17
The Art Station -
Big Shanty
October 3 – 21
Gallery
Juried Exhibit
hosted by The North Cobb Arts League
October 6
Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
by
artist Lloyd Hiraoka
10:00am – 1:00pm
October 13
Workshop
Watercolor Workshop
by
artist Lloyd Hiraoka
10:00am – 1:00pm
September - October 9
Gallery
SCAA Membership Show
October 15 – Nov. 14
Gallery
Children’s Storytelling Festival
Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm
Experience a day in the 1800s!
Stories, Music, Hayrides, Games, Pan for Gold, Food, Craft Demonstrations, Puppet Shows, and much more!
FREE Event and FREE Parking
Civic Center
(Hudgins Hall)
Great Southern Knife Show
Cobb-Mtta Jr League – Mistletoe Market
Eastman Gun Show
Civic Center
(Jennie T. Anderson Theatre)
Pebblebrook High School ComPany 2008
For information call (770) 819-2521
Academy Dance Company
For information call (770) 578-8272
The Georgia Ballet
For information call (770) 528-0881
Cobb County Classic Rodeo
8:00am
Adults $15.00
Children $12.00
Children under 5 - free
For information: (770) 423-133
Cobb County Library Book Sale
Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
For information: (770) 528-2342
Creepers Car Show
10:00am - 5:00pm
For information: (770) 527-6497
Kennesaw Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show
8:30am - 6:00pm
For information: (770) 427-6763
Fall Festival of Fun
4:00pm - 7:00pm
See information above for details
For information call (770) 528-8875
Metro
Atlanta Japanese Chamber of Commerce Tournament
Coed Slow-Pitch
Call (770) 528-8860 for information
Special Olympics State Fall Games
Special Olympics Ga-Cobb will travel to Albany, GA to compete in State Fall Games. Special Olympics GA-Cobb will send over 150 athletes, coaches and volunteers to Albany to compete in softball, golf, bocce, and long distance walking.
For more info, click here.
First Annual Red Ribbon Week
Events begin at 5:00pm daily
(see details above)
The Art Place - Mountain View
The Art Station - Big Shanty
The Mable House Arts Center
All Aquatic Centers
EZ-Reg Online available
Cobb Gymnastics Center
EZ-Reg Online available
All Cobb Tennis Centers
EZ-Reg online available
Cobb Singles League
Registration in progress
All Cobb Tennis Centers
EZ-Reg online available
Recreational league for youth and adults, all levels of play
Registration Deadline: October 12
For more information, see web site
or call Mark Kirk at (770) 917-5160
USTA Junior Leagues
Registration in progress
All Cobb Tennis Centers
Registration Deadline: October 28
Registration forms available here
Recreation Center
Classes
All Recreation Centers
EZ-Reg online available
Thanks for the Silly String!!!!
The Art Station – Big Shanty would like to thank everyone who contributed to our Silly String drive. With the help of several enthusiastic community groups we surpassed our goal and collected nearly 1000 cans to be sent overseas to help keep our soldiers safe!
Tennis Court Construction Update
Resurfacing of the tennis courts at Lost Mountain Tennis Center has been completed. The courts are US Open blue and green and look great!!! Renovation has begun at Fair Oaks Tennis Center and will continue through October. For programming information regarding Fair Oaks, contact Larry Snyder at (770) 528-8480.
'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest
As the summer winds down, don't forget to bring your camera to the parks and take pictures for the 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest. This contest is open to photographers of all skills. Submit your best shots that represent you and your family enjoying our parks. For entry form and to view photos from previous years, see our web site.
Positions Available
The Art Station – Big Shanty is looking for new art instructors. We specifically need artists experienced in teaching drawing and watercolor to children ages 6–10, but instructors versed in any medium and any age group are welcome to apply. Please call us at (770) 514-5930.
Staff Notes
Get well wishes goes out to James Chastain, Western District Athletic Coordinator, as he underwent hip replacement surgery on September 24. The surgery went well and he is recovering at home. He is set to return in early November.